Senior Leadership Team

Adriana Abich Chief Executive Officer	Adriana Abich became the Chief Executive Officer of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in 2019. Prior to her leadership at Camino Nuevo, Adriana served as a regional superintendent of schools at the Partnership to Uplift Communities (PUC), where she was responsible for overseeing nine schools in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Adriana brings a depth of education experience and has demonstrated that she can inspire leaders and transform schools. Under her leadership, PUC Schools' college entrance and graduation rates increased and its schools gained state and national recognition for improving academic outcomes for students of color and students who are from low-income families. A first-generation college graduate and the daughter of Latino immigrants, Adriana was drawn to a career in education to help create equity for students from underserved communities. Adriana’s experiences, insights, and expertise add value to our work of preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. Adriana completed her undergraduate studies at Occidental College and earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies from California State University, Northridge.
Jessica Cuellar Vice President of Student and Family Supports	Jessica Cuellar is the Vice President of Student and Family Support at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy. Before her time at Camino Nuevo, she served as the Instructional Leader for PUC Community Charter Elementary School. She also brings a wealth of leadership experience through her roles as an Assistant Principal, Inclusion Specialist, and Dean of Culture for the Partnerships to Uplift Communities network in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Throughout her career, Jessica has advocated for resources and led support service initiatives to empower students and families in their educational journeys. She invests in relationships and community-building to create a positive learning environment in which everyone is invested in student success. Born and raised in Huntington Park, California, Jessica became the first member of her family to attend and graduate from college. Given her upbringing and educational experience, she is committed to a vision in which every single student receives the high-quality education they deserve. Jessica Cuellar earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Chicanx Studies, a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and an Administrative Services credential from Loyola Marymount University. She is also a Teach for America alumna.
Rachel Hazlehurst Chief Academic Officer	Rachel Hazlehurst's passion for urban education and its potential to positively impact communities began when she was a Teach for America corps member and fifth-grade bilingual teacher at Camino Nuevo’s Burlington Campus. Since then, she has served in a variety of leadership roles at Camino Nuevo. Rachel was the founding literacy and bilingual education coordinator at the Cisneros Campus when the school first opened in 2011. She then became the network's director of language and literacy, responsible for offering guidance, support, and oversight to ensure that teachers across the network were providing high-quality instruction to all students. Most recently, as Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, Rachel led the content team, which focuses on implementing strong instructional practices and frameworks across schools. Rachel is currently the Chief Academic Officer at CNCA. She collaborates with instructional employees to develop structures and processes that increase the level of excellence across all of our schools. Rachel holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master's degree in elementary education from Loyola Marymount University.
Margaret Domingo Vice President of Human Resources	In her role, Margaret Domingo is responsible for the management of human resources across all Camino Nuevo campuses and works closely with school leaders and employees to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. She is passionate about providing high-quality educational opportunities to inner-city youth. Margaret previously worked as a peer counselor and mentor for high school and middle school students in the Los Angeles and Crenshaw school districts. She was also active in grassroots organizations, including the Service Employees International Union, where she campaigned for the rights of Latino and Korean immigrant workers. Prior to joining the Camino Nuevo team, Margaret worked in the human resources and accounting department for Warner Bros. Entertainment. Margaret earned a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in Chicano/a Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. She holds two certificates in human resources, including one from Loyola Marymount University.
Charles Miller Vice President of Schools	For over a decade, Charles Miller’s professional life has focused on educating students. He has served as a director of after-school programs for the Cesar Chavez Foundation, as a founding middle school teacher at Voices College-Bound Language Academy, and as principal of Voices College-Bound Language Academy. Before his role as the Vice President of Schools, he was the principal of our Burlington Campus. As a founding teacher, Mr. Miller created the 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade math and science curriculum and served as the school liaison in forming the Voices parent leadership group (Voices Parent Advisory Committee). His 7th and 8th-grade math classes earned recognition as one of the highest-performing classes for low-income Latino students in California. Since the first moment he stepped onto the Burlington campus, Mr. Miller has been inspired by the rigorous culture of activism and social justice among teachers, parents, and students. Mr. Miller studied History and Spanish at Boston College. He enjoys running, hiking, dancing salsa, and spending time with his wife and daughter, Jeimee and Maia.
Natasha Barriga-Siperstein Vice President of Strategy and Operations